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Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card vs American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited

Both are business travel cards. The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card comes from American Express at $0/yr; the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited from American Express at $295/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

Both cards come from American Express and target business spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited costs $295 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.

FeatureDelta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express CardAmerican Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited
Annual fee$0$295
Sign-up bonus10,000 Delta SkyMiles$1,500 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$110$1,500
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 6 mo$50,000 in 6 mo
IssuerAmerican ExpressAmerican Express
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Delta)2x1x
Transfer partnersdelta-skymilesNone
Headline benefits
  • $0 annual fee
  • 2X Delta + 2X restaurants
  • 20% off Delta in-flight
  • No foreign transaction fees
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    Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card
    $0/yr · 10,000 Delta SkyMiles
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    American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited
    $295/yr · $1,500 cash back

    Editorial take: Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card

    The $0 annual fee Delta business card. Holds the SkyMiles relationship alive at zero cost and earns 2X on Delta + restaurants. For business owners flying Delta even occasionally, the $150 Gold Business's first-bag-free and 2X shipping/advertising categories usually justify the upgrade.

    Editorial take: American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited?
    The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited has the bigger bonus, $1,500 cash back, worth roughly $1,500, versus 10,000 Delta SkyMiles (~$110) on the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card.
    Is the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited?
    The Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited's $295 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited's benefits to clear $295 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card.
    Can I have both the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card and American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited?
    Yes, though both are issued by American Express so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card or the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Delta SkyMiles Blue Business American Express Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited: $50,000 in 6 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.